Step 1

Grease a 9×13-inch pan. Preheat the oven to 400°.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, salt, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, 2 tablespoons garlic chives, and water. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small sauce pot, heat the chicken broth. Add the cream cheese and whisk to blend until smooth.

Step 4

In the prepared pan, spread one half of the meat mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the meat. Lay half of the uncooked noodles over the cheese.

Step 5

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese mixture. Lay the remaining uncooked noodles over the cheese.

Step 6

Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the noodles. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle the remaining 1 Tablespoon chives over the cheese.

Step 7

Bake the lasagne for 40 minutes. Allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.